Join Me in Bringing TWIGS Farmer’s Market to Life. Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters: This journey has been long-awaited, and I am incredibly grateful for your time, encouragement, and unwavering support. Now, I am reaching out for your financial contributions to help make TWIGS Farmer’s Market a reality. There is a significant financial need for this project, and I cannot do it alone. Your support will directly fund site work, construction, and essential equipment for the store. These contributions will not only build a grocery store but will also create jobs, provide access to healthy food, and uplift our community. I am humbled to share that my plans have been approved, and all necessary permits have been secured from Cobb County. With God’s blessing, we aim to break ground in April 2025, with an estimated construction timeline of 10 to 12 months. My Journey and Mission My name is Bo Wisdom. I am a child of God, a former United States Marine, a firefighter, a husband and a father. My life has been dedicated to serving my country, my community, my friends, and my family. Through my experiences—both in service and in faith—I have been called to take action where help is needed most. TWIGS Farmer’s Market is more than a store. It’s a mission to promote healthy eating, create jobs, and combat hunger and homelessness. This vision is not just mine—it belongs to all of us who believe in making a difference. My journey began on January 5, 2006, when God saved my life while defending our beloved country in Fallujah, Iraq. I was shot by an enemy sniper, as I went to save my comrade and protect my Marines. On that day, everything changed. I endured more than 18 surgeries, survived two comas, and suffered nerve damage on the right side of my body. I lost over 91% of my blood and came close to death more than once—but by God’s grace, I survived. I was reduced to skin and bones, unable to walk, and faced challenges I never imagined. For a time, I had to rely on a colostomy bag, with my intestines outside my body. The simple act of using the bathroom became a reminder of how fragile life is. Yet, through it all, God carried me forward. By the grace of God, we were able to escape that hostile environment. A few weeks later, I woke up in Bethesda Naval Medical Center, where I remained steadfast in my faith and continued to trust in God. Through weeks and months of surgeries, I fought to recover and push through the darkest moments. During my time in the hospital, I was awarded the Purple Heart for bravery and valor, presented to me by the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, General Hagee. Though I survived, my brother did not—and that pain still lingers in my heart today. With my brother’s sacrifice, and the sacrifices of so many of my fellow Marines—those who stood beside me and those who came before me—I vow that their sacrifices will not be in vain. Their legacy will live on through me until I take my last breath. You will be honored. Since then, I have become a husband, a father, and a firefighter whose life has been defined by service—first to my country, and now to my community. Despite enduring over 18 surgeries, two comas, and a long road to recovery, my faith and resilience have guided me to a new mission: fighting hunger, promoting healthy eating, and creating jobs. I have a vision, and a design of TWIGS Farmer’s Market, a grocery store designed to provide fresh, affordable food while addressing food insecurity, homelessness, and economic opportunity. With approval and permits secured from Cobb County, construction is set to begin in April 2025. Driven by faith and a deep sense of purpose, I am dedicated to making a lasting impact—one meal, one job, and one life at a time. How You Can Help Your donation, no matter the size, will have a direct and lasting impact. Every contribution brings us one step closer to a healthier, stronger community. If you feel led to support this mission, I would be honored and grateful for your help. Together, we can make this vision a reality. Thank you for your generosity and belief in this project. With gratitude, Bo Wisdom